Jack Trice Stadium named top field by Sports Turf Managers Association

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Re: Jack Trice Stadium named top field by Sports Turf Managers Association

I know they play later into the year and host more events, but living in Chicago, and always hearing about ISU's best in the world turf as an alum...there has to be some way Soldier Field's turf could be better. The precipitation is almost the same and temperature is only slightly cooler because of the lake. Whatever Ames gets we get 12-24 hours later, yet best turf for an NCAA team and worst turf in the NFL (not that many NFL teams even have it anymore).

Re: Jack Trice Stadium named top field by Sports Turf Managers Association

Originally Posted by HFCS

I know they play later into the year and host more events, but living in Chicago, and always hearing about ISU's best in the world turf as an alum...there has to be some way Soldier Field's turf could be better. The precipitation is almost the same and temperature is only slightly cooler because of the lake. Whatever Ames gets we get 12-24 hours later, yet best turf for an NCAA team and worst turf in the NFL (not that many NFL teams even have it anymore).

it's because Soldier field is maintained by the chicago park district. just imagine 15 city workers standing around for 4 hours debating over how to change out a piece of sod or two before taking all of their union negotiated breaks and accomplishing virtually nothing.

Re: Jack Trice Stadium named top field by Sports Turf Managers Association

You know why Jack Trice's field always looks so awesome? This guy:

Chuck Lidell: I paint my toenails with pink and black polish. Problem is, I get more paint on my toes and on the carpet than on my nails. Any advice?Maria Sharapova: Don't you beat up other guys for a living? I don't know how to answer this.

Re: Jack Trice Stadium named top field by Sports Turf Managers Association

Or perhaps it's this guy:

Originally Posted by nolookpass

It ain't about being tough...it's about having respect for others and their property.

I spend at least 2 hours a day on my lawn and I don't want that time to be wasted so my kids are not allowed on it. If they want to play outside there is nice park with swings, ball field, basketball goal, and much more just 7 blocks away.

So if my kids aren't allowed on it I sure as heck am not going to allow other neighborhood ruffians to track their little Nike's (no Traxx in this area, we are the upper crust after all) thru my Sod of God.

Chuck Lidell: I paint my toenails with pink and black polish. Problem is, I get more paint on my toes and on the carpet than on my nails. Any advice?Maria Sharapova: Don't you beat up other guys for a living? I don't know how to answer this.

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